{"id":573152,"date":"2023-05-05T11:33:48","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T08:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture\/"},"modified":"2023-05-05T11:33:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T08:33:48","slug":"this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture\/","title":{"rendered":"#This startup is carving a new era of sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be57738530\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3be57738530\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture\/#Putting_the_robot_sculptors_to_work\" >Putting the robot sculptors to work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture\/#From_the_human_to_the_robotic_hand_speed_accuracy_and_innovation\" >From the human to the robotic hand: speed, accuracy, and innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/this-startup-is-carving-a-new-era-of-sculpture\/#Human_vs_robot_who_is_the_real_creator\" >Human vs robot: who is the real creator?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"article-main-content\">\n                            Carrara, the Italian city famous for some of the world\u2019s finest marbles, has given birth to the masterpieces of Renaissance masters, such as Michelangelo and Antonio Canova. Now, right in the heart of the city\u2019s quarry district, a startup aims to carve a new era of sculpture in which robots pick up \u2014 or rather become \u2014 the chisel.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by Filippo Tincolini and Giacomo Massari, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.robotor.it\/\">Robotor\u2019s<\/a> mission is to revolutionise the industry by simplifying the sculpting process with the use of robotics and artificial intelligence. The aim is to make sculpture faster, easier, and more sustainable, while enabling artists to create works that would otherwise be inconceivable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1396119 size-full js-lazy\" alt=\"robot creates sculptures of parthenon\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Robotor\u2019s machine recreating the Parthenon horse. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share Robotor\u2019s machine recreating the Parthenon horse. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Robotor\u2019s machine recreating the Parthenon horse. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Robotor\u2019s machine recreating the Parthenon horse. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-1396119 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2.jpg\" alt=\"robot creates sculptures of parthenon\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Drawing from research and the interaction between art, the local area, tradition, and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a>, the startup has developed a robot chisel, driven by self-programming software.<\/p>\n<p>It all started in 2004, when Tincolini founded<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.torart.com\/en\/art\/\"> Torart<\/a>, a company specialising in merging sculpture, contemporary art, and design with the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lication of new technologies. Torart developed the first robot two years later, and in 2010 Giacomo Massari joined the team as well.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/3yishpx6ry?videoFoam=true&amp;autoPlay=true\" title=\"\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen=\"\" msallowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Following increasing orders, the collaboration with world-renowned artists such as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.barryxball.com\/\">Barry X Ball<\/a>, and the creation of the Arch of Palmyra replica \u2014 after <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/news\/1351\">the original was destroyed by ISIS<\/a> in 2015, \u2014 the duo founded Robotor in 2019. The size and funding of the company remain undisclosed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur robots are born from sculptors for sculpture,\u201d co-founder Giacomo Massari tells TNW. \u201cThey are born from those who perfectly know traditional sculpture in a territory, Carrara, which is the homeland of sculpture.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396122 js-lazy\" alt=\"Carrara marble \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The marble quarries of Carrara. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share The marble quarries of Carrara. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The marble quarries of Carrara. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The marble quarries of Carrara. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396122\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2.jpg\" alt=\"Carrara marble \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cave-carrara-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The idea behind their development is \u201cto entrust a robot with tiring work,\u201d Massari adds. \u201cBut the entire Robotor project is born from a precise philosophy that is the \u2018daughter\u2019 of 18 years of experience in stone processing.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Putting_the_robot_sculptors_to_work\"><\/span>Putting the robot sculptors to work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The robotic system consists of a mechanical arm that uses electro-spindles of various sizes and capacities, and features an automatic tool change function.<\/p>\n<p>The arm is mounted on a multifunctional, modular base, which contains the necessary electrical and hydraulic components. It\u2019s also accompanied by a seventh-axis rotary table, where the marble and future sculptures stand. The table rotates in full interpolation with the robot\u2019s movements, making the most of its flexibility, and can support a workload of up to 50 tonnes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396121 js-lazy\" alt=\"robot creates sculpture\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396121\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5.jpg\" alt=\"robot creates sculpture\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-202x135.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/robotor-5-1592x1062.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>At the heart of Robotor\u2019s system is the company\u2019s proprietary software, called OR-OS \u2014 designed either for programming by expert operators, or for fully automated self-programming.<\/p>\n<p>The software takes a 3D model and automatically generates an optimised workflow and tool paths without requiring human intervention. It then simulates the process internally to identify any potential issues before sending the instructions to the robotic chisel.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the selected work path, the OR-OS software prompts the robot to choose which types of products and tools it will use for the different stages of the production process: from sculpting, to polishing and cleaning.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396120 js-lazy\" alt=\"robots create sculptures horse of parthenon\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396120\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3.jpg\" alt=\"robots create sculptures horse of parthenon\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/cavallo-partenone3-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The robot then analyses the stone or material it\u2019s going to work on, and reviews its shape and properties, to identify where and how it can be carved, before moving to production.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the robot\u2019s ability to work fully autonomously, users can also opt for programming it and choose the work path it\u2019s going to follow. They\u2019re also able to control various machine functions in real time, including speed adjustment, and monitor the status of the robot and its components, conveniently receiving alerts in case any anomalies occur.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_the_human_to_the_robotic_hand_speed_accuracy_and_innovation\"><\/span>From the human to the robotic hand: speed, accuracy, and innovation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Robotor\u2019s mechanical sculptors come with an array of intriguing advantages.<\/p>\n<p>First off, the robots are designed to eliminate all the tiring phases of the production process, work in extreme environments that would otherwise be endangering humans, and avoid any human error.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe use of appropriate tools combined with the optimisation of work paths allow for machine use without interruptions 24\/7, responding to the need for precise control of work times and costs,\u201d Massari says. This, according to the co-founder, translates into a significant reduction of execution times and expenses.<\/p>\n<p>While cost savings are difficult to quantify, Massari notes that a work of art can, on average, be created by the robots in one-tenth the time that traditional techniques require \u2014 excluding manual finishing.<\/p>\n<p>Despite this fast pace, Robotor\u2019s sculptors boast an impressive level of accuracy.<\/p>\n<p>To demonstrate this, Massari mentions the reproduction of The Muse Terpsichore, a famous sculpture completed by Canova in 1811, which was featured in the exhibition \u201cA tempo di danza\u201d at Vetulonia\u2019s Archaeological Civic Museum. The museum opted to display the replica without any hand finishing to avoid confusion between the copy and the original.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396107 js-lazy\" alt=\"Tersicore statue \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Muse of Terpischore, replica by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share The Muse of Terpischore, replica by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Muse of Terpischore, replica by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Muse of Terpischore, replica by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396107\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2.jpg\" alt=\"Tersicore statue \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/tersicore-canova-2-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>Most notably, Massari believes that the robotic chisels can push the boundaries of sculpture, by allowing artists to create works that would have been \u201cinconceivable\u201d before the robots\u2019 facilitation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cArtists who collaborate with us, such as Quayola and Barry X Ball, present themselves to the public with never-before-seen sculptures designed to be realised with the support of a robotic system, and exploiting its peculiarities,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery work of art is primarily determined by the materials available to the artist and their ability to manipulate them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The robots\u2019 diamond-tipped tools that extract material without breaking or splitting it, open new possibilities for material use as well, including conglomerates of stones and earth that can not be processed with traditional methods.<\/p>\n<p>This, according to Massari, is also linked to sustainability, which is accentuated by the software\u2019s 3D model simulation and work path optimisation. That way, the marble block can be excavated with precise knowledge of the final artwork\u2019s dimensions, without any waste.<\/p>\n<p>While suitable for any stone product, Massari says, the robots are mainly targeting three market groups: traditional sculpture workshops aiming to introduce robotics into their production line, artists who wish to manage all creation phases themselves, and designers who produce their own pieces directly. And thanks to their self-programming software, Robotor\u2019s machines are accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from facilitating the creation of novel artworks, Robotor gains its main satisfaction from the preservation and communication of cultural heritage through the reproduction of great works of the past.<\/p>\n<p>Such an example is the Arch of Palmyra, which was reproduced on a 1:3 scale, based on photographs taken during a documentation campaign of the archaeological site.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396115 js-lazy\" alt=\"Arch of Palmyra replica \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1321\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork.jpeg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-261x210.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-168x135.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-335x270.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-1536x1237.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-796x641.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-1592x1282.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The replica of the Arch of Palmyra, displayed in New York. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share The replica of the Arch of Palmyra, displayed in New York. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The replica of the Arch of Palmyra, displayed in New York. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The replica of the Arch of Palmyra, displayed in New York. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396115\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork.jpeg\" alt=\"Arch of Palmyra replica \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork.jpeg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-261x210.jpeg 261w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-168x135.jpeg 168w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-335x270.jpeg 335w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-1536x1237.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-796x641.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/palmira-a-newyork-1592x1282.jpeg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>The replica was created in five weeks using 20 tonnes of Egyptian marble, technologically \u2018reviving\u2019 the 2,000-year-old monument destroyed by ISIS. In 2016, it was displayed in Trafalgar Square in London, and the City Hall Park in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Another example is Amore e Psyche, one of Canova\u2019s most famous sculptures, completed in 1793 after five years of work, and exhibited at the Louvre Museum.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396104 js-lazy\" alt=\"Eros e psyche Canova Louvre \" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The original Amore e Psyche by Antonio Canova, displayed at the Louvre Museum. Credit: Louvre Museum.\" data-title=\"Share The original Amore e Psyche by Antonio Canova, displayed at the Louvre Museum. Credit: Louvre Museum. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The original Amore e Psyche by Antonio Canova, displayed at the Louvre Museum. Credit: Louvre Museum. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The original Amore e Psyche by Antonio Canova, displayed at the Louvre Museum. Credit: Louvre Museum.<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396104\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG.jpg\" alt=\"Eros e psyche Canova Louvre \" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-210x210.jpg 210w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-135x135.jpg 135w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-270x270.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-796x796.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-192x192.jpg 192w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/0000327191_OG-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>In 2020, Robotor\u2019s replica was manufactured in just over 10 days, and was featured in the exhibition \u201cEterna belezza\u201d in Rome, along with 170 other artworks from museums around the world.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396105 js-lazy\" alt=\"Amore e psiche sculpture Robotor \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1091\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-796x530.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-1592x1059.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The replica of Amore e Psyche by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share The replica of Amore e Psyche by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The replica of Amore e Psyche by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The replica of Amore e Psyche by Robotor. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396105\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche.jpg\" alt=\"Amore e psiche sculpture Robotor \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1091\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-280x186.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-796x530.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/amore-e-psiche-1592x1059.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>In 2022, the startup made a total of some 400 sculptures. Massari didn\u2019t disclose the price of the machines or the cost for commissioning a sculpture.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Human_vs_robot_who_is_the_real_creator\"><\/span>Human vs robot: who is the real creator?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Robotor\u2019s mechanical sculptors are fast, accurate, and efficient, and can even rival the works of Renaissance masters. This bids the question: is there enough space for human agency?<\/p>\n<p>Massari\u2019s answer is succinct: the robot will never replace the artist. \u201cIt is not a creative, but a mere executor,\u201d he emphasises.<\/p>\n<p>For the co-founder, the robotic chisels are essentially replacing the laborious and time-consuming work that artists would normally entrust to specialised laboratories to execute their vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is rare to see the artists themselves executing all the phases,\u201d explains Massari, noting that they may intervene in the finishing phase directly, or by giving precise instructions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was how Michelangelo operated, and it is how artists operate today,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, he explains that the creative process hasn\u2019t changed at all. Sculptors have used clay or plaster sketches for centuries before moving on to marble work. Today there is one more step: a 3D model that\u2019s created from the sketch, which is essential for the software that controls the robot.<\/p>\n<p>And by replacing the traditional strenuous and time-consuming production process, Robotor aims to actually expand the creative possibilities of artists.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396123 js-lazy\" alt=\"fabio viale sculpture robot \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Feditorial.thenextweb.com%2Fdeep-tech%2F2023%2F05%2F05%2Ffrom-michelangelo-to-robots-startup-is-carving-new-era-of-sculpture%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Dito il Constativo by Fabio Viale. Credit: Laura Veschi\" data-title=\"Share The Dito il Constativo by Fabio Viale. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Dito il Constativo by Fabio Viale. Credit: Laura Veschi on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Dito il Constativo by Fabio Viale. Credit: Laura Veschi<\/figcaption><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1396123\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale.jpg\" alt=\"fabio viale sculpture robot \" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2023\/05\/dito-di-costantivo-fabio-viale-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThe history of art is a continuous history of innovations,\u201d says Massari. \u201cArtists have always relied on technological knowledge and ingenuity to find the materials and tools they need to express their dreams, thoughts, visions, or beliefs. And innovation has always had an impact on the way art is made.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The startup\u2019s ultimate goal is to usher in a new era of sculpture, in which human artists\u2019 expression is supported and expanded through the use of robotics and AI. As the co-founders put it, \u201cthis era no longer consists of broken stones, chisels, and dust, but of scanning, point clouds, and design.\u201d\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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